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Associate+7% vs national median153 grads tracked

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at University of South Dakota

Ranked 75th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$38,967
middle 50%: $27,437 – $49,855
Median · 5 years out
$50,227
middle 50%: $41,174 – $66,338
Median · 10 years out
$51,223
middle 50%: $36,215 – $75,329

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of University of South Dakota's associate program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities earn a median $38,967 one year after graduating, rising to $51,223 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $46,887 for this field, ranking 75th of 509 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
8.4 yrs
≈ $9,521 total interest

Same major at other universities

Vincennes University
$50,406 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$50,368 · 5 yrs out
Roxbury Community College
$50,364 · 5 yrs out
Helena College University of Montana
$50,359 · 5 yrs out
San Antonio College
$50,324 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The) - Mont Alto
$50,311 · 5 yrs out
University of Northwestern- St Paul
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
South Dakota State University
$50,096 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Westchester Community College
$50,018 · 5 yrs out
Arapahoe Community College
$50,002 · 5 yrs out
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
$49,982 · 5 yrs out
Gateway Community College
$49,972 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at University of South Dakota

Medicine (Doctorate)
$232,751 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$136,818 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's)
$116,358 · 5 yrs out
Psychology (Doctorate)
$107,201 · 5 yrs out
Education (Doctorate)
$95,450 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$95,189 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$89,791 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$89,516 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Master's)
$87,051 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$83,134 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$83,134 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$77,249 · 5 yrs out

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